Go Behind the Scenes of the Education Sector with Interactive Workshops

Alumni Mentoring Scheme

Caught Our Eye This Week

Wet Feet Survey

Further information about Careers

1. Professional Connect – Coming Soon!

Tuesday 26th February, 6.15pm in the Physics Exhibition Centre.

Make sure you add our next Professional Connect event to your diary to have the opportunity to meet York alumni and other professionals working in the fields of Arts & Heritage, Public & Third Sector and Consultancy. This large scale event provides a fantastic platform to ask a panel of experts in your chosen strand about their work, their career journey, careers available and tips on how to get there. You will then have the opportunity to network more informally across all strands, and gain further answers and insight.

Week 5 is the final week of our Careers Spotlight on Skills. Whatever stage you are at, it is never too early to start building an impressive portfolio of skills and experience to help you stand out from the crowd to employers and further study providers. Careers Spotlight on Skills highlights the support, information and opportunities on offer to help you identify your skills, the areas for development and suggestions of ways to achieve this. Make sure you have the skills to succeed! Find out more at www.york.ac.uk/careers/skills

If you have something to say about a career related issue, or a strong opinion on anything that you would like to share with your fellow students, you could get published on the Careers website. Please email careers@york.ac.uk with your ideas.

8. Updated Webpages for International Students

We have been working on our pages for international students www.york.ac.uk/careers/international which now contain more links and resources to help you during your time at York, and when you return home. If there is anything else you’d like to see on these pages let us know by emailingcareers@york.ac.uk

9. Go Behind the Scenes of the Education Sector with Interactive Workshops

Do you want to know more about the education system? On Wednesday afternoons this term you can hear from education consultants about current theory, techniques and practice. These YSIS Plus workshops are led by consultants from the City of York Council and are open to all students. Attend the workshop on “Numeracy” in week 5, or “Special Educational Needs” in week 6. Visit www.york.ac.uk/careers/ysis and look under the “Progression Opportunities” tab for the full programme.

Last term, the scheme paired atotal of 52 students with 25 York alumni, and in the words of one student, we”did a really brilliant job at the matching”. The scheme will run from Week 7 of the Spring Term to Week 7 of the Summer Term. You can apply by filling out a short online questionnaire. The deadline for applications is Monday 4 February, and to be considered you must be able to attend the launch event on Wednesday 13 February, from 5.15 to 7.15 pm. Please contact Sarah Pett at sarah.pett@york.ac.ukif you have any questions, or would like more information.

There is still time for you to help shape future Careers services and influence your future employer offering. Follow the link below and you will get a handy career planning resource pack including two free WetFeet insider guides and access to career webinars. You will also get the chance to win aSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1! http://unisurv.co/UK_GalaxyNote